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6×6 Military Vehicles For Sale – The AM General M35 is a 6×6 military truck that was introduced in 1950 as a replacement for the World War II GMC CCKW truck, better known as the “Deuce and a Half” due to the fact that it could carry 2½ tons.
The truck you see here is the M35A3 variant, which means it’s equipped with the more modern Caterpillar 3116 turbodiesel inline-six engine mated to an Allison 4-speed automatic transmission. This vehicle has been refurbished and is now for sale with a sticker price of $10,000 to $15,000 USD.
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During World War II, there were few vehicles more reliable than the GMC CCKW truck – a 2.5-ton, six-wheel drive truck that proved its worth everywhere from the freezing mud of European winters to the sweltering heat of the desert of North Africa, passing through the thick jungles of North Africa. South Pacific.
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The United States Army purchased nearly 2.4 million examples of the GMC CCKW during World War II, from 1939 to 1945.
Perhaps the CCKW’s most important achievement was that it essentially formed the backbone of the legendary “Red Ball Express”, keeping the Allied armed forces supplied as they rapidly advanced east after the invasion from Normandy, advance into Germany and effectively end the war in Europe.
Towards the end of the war, development of a replacement for the CCKW began. It would also be a 2½-ton six-wheel drive truck, although it would be more modern, more powerful and slightly larger.
The AM General M35 design was developed by REO engineers in the mid to late 1940s. They incorporated many of the same design principles as their predecessors, including a body-on-frame design, rear axles doubles, a 2½-ton long rear deck and a front-mounted engine driving all three axles.
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The interior of the M35A3 is as spartan as one would expect for a military vehicle. Unlike previous versions, the driver could change the 10 tire pressures from inside the cabin.
The first iteration of the truck was called the M34, it had two wheels per axle at the rear, although it was quickly updated to the M35 specification with four wheels per rear axle like the CCKW.
Power was originally provided by the LDT 465 engine, a turbodiesel inline-six engine with a displacement of 478 cubic inches (7.8 liters) producing 134 hp and 330 lb-ft of torque.
The LDT 465 was developed as a multi-fuel engine, it usually ran on diesel, but it could also run on kerosene, fuel oil or gasoline – although using gasoline required the addition of 1 liter of engine oil per 15 gallons of gasoline to ensure proper operation. lubrication.
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Power was sent via a 5-speed manual transmission and 2-speed transfer case to the front and rear axles.
The M35’s maximum speed was 58 mph (93 km/h), but it rarely, if ever, reached this; it was typically driven at a maximum cruising speed of around 48 mph (77 km/h) with a fuel consumption of 10. mpg US (24 L/100 km).
The AM General M35 can carry 5,000 pounds (2,300 kg) off-road or 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg) on-road.
In the 1990s, the now aging M35 was updated with a new engine and transmission to provide more power and make the trucks easier to drive for rookies who typically had little time behind the wheel. This updated version was called M35A3 to denote the new transmission compared to the previous generation M35.
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The A3 also featured a remote tire inflation/deflation system that could be operated from the cabin, allowing the driver to change tire pressures on the move to adapt to changing terrain without having to leave the vehicle and exposing themselves to enemy fire.
The 6.6 liter (402 cu in) Caterpillar 3116 turbodiesel diesel engine was equipped with an Allison 1545 4-speed automatic transmission. This engine developed a power of 205 hp at 2,400 rpm and 350 hp at 2,800 rpm. It was typically used in marine applications and has developed a reputation for exceptional ruggedness over the years since its release.
The AM General M35 remained in military service into the 2000s and remains in service today with many rural fire departments and other work sectors that require heavy loads carried in roadless areas .
The previous M34 example of the truck had two wheels per rear axle, the updated M35 had four wheels per rear axle.
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The truck you see here is a reconditioned M35A3 from 1993, it is powered by the 350 hp Caterpillar 3116 6.6 liter diesel engine used in all A3 variants of the M35, it provides more power and economy. slightly better fuel than the 134 hp 7.8 liter. engine used in early M35s.
This vehicle benefits from a refurbishment, is now in significantly better condition than many of its counterparts and was once owned by someone in Virginia who specialized in refurbishing decommissioned military equipment.
It is now offered for sale by The Market by Bonhams in North Carolina in the United States, the price guide is listed at US$10,000 – US$15,000, which is the typical price seen for the M35.
If you would like to learn more about this truck or register to bid, you can view the listing here.
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